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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.02, 522.78 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.02, 522.78 and 223.76 is: 308.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.02 : 522.78 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.02/522.78 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.02x = 522.78 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.02x = 116,977.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,977.25/379.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.63

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